Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Going Up a Ski Hill in July

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….no snow…don’t worry

Here in the west end of Toronto we have a park and a ski hill that was built entirely with garbage. It’s a wonderful place with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a track and field stadium, walking paths, picnic areas, a go carting facility, a golf course and yes a ski hill.

My husband is coaching a group of boys to help them with their physical endurance and running skills. Last week I decided to join him and we drove to Centennial Hill together. Rather than sit around I decided to go for a walk and I climbed the hill alongside the ski ramp. It was nice and shady and I could stop and rest on the ramp when I needed to.

At the top of the hill I had a wonderful view of the next city, Mississauga and the Toronto airport from one side and the park further along the ridge.

Silent Sunday – June 30, 2019

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A Photo a Week Challenge – View

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting A Photo a Week Challenge

View from the Upper Veranda (Prince Edward County)

View from the Deck (Vineyard at Prince Edward County)

View through the Trees (Big Sand Bay, Christian Is.)

View from top of the Road (Big Sand Bay, Christian Is.)

View across the Pond (Buckingham Palace)

View through. the arch (Prince Albert Memorial, London, England)

View from Below (V & A, London, England)

View from the Car (going north)

View from the top of BMO Stadium

Wordless Wednesday – June 26, 2019

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Wordless Wednesday – June 19, 2019

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A Photo a Week Challenge – Urban

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting A Photo a Week Challenge

From London, England

From Toronto, Canada

Kammie’s Oddball Challenge – May 30, 2019

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Kammie for hosting the Oddball Challenge

It was difficult to see any jewellery for sale in this jewellery store. I went in to have some rings repaired and the owner did a great job but if you’re looking for something modern this is not the place to go.

Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 13

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting the Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge’

During our trip to the vineyards in the Niagara Region I noticed that a lot of the wineries were preparing for the good weather by bringing out their garden furniture. Unfortunately it’s not quite warm enough to ‘pull up a seat’ and enjoy the great outdoors.

It was quite another story over a Icellars where the seats were indoors and very comfy for wine tasting.

Between the Lines had some nice chairs inside as well but they seemed more ornamental than practical.

Thursday Doors – Niagara Wineries

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Norm for hosting Thursday Doors

Lunch, five wineries, tastings and great company. Today my daughter and daughter-in-law joined my husband and me and together we took a drive down to St. David’s in the Niagara region. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to take part in Norm’s door challenge so I packed my camera bag in search of some great doors and wine of course.

We started out at Ravine where we had a wonderful lunch first and then began our wine tasting adventure. All in all we went to five smaller wineries, tasted some fantastic wine and met some wonderful people who were very passionate about their products.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Roads: Country, Freeways, Streets, Dirt, etc.

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge

We had an outing today that took us to wine country in the Niagara Region. To get there we travelled on the highway and country roads and over pavement, gravel and dirt.